I tried to fastboot the doomkernel, followed by zerorom, and it's stuck in a perpetual bootloop. I tried restoring via recovery, but it hasn't help. I tried re FB'ing the original boot.img, but that didn't help either. Anyone?
EDIT: And NOW, it will ONLY boot into recovery...which is just bizarre. Please someone help. I swear I hate this thing, lol.
Thats not bizzare Infact it's the whole purpose of recovery lol use flashtool to flash a stock rom or try flashing stock kernel.sin from fastboot
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That's the problem. I can't do fastboot now, it keeps rebooting the phone into recovery. I don't have a chance to searchbutton>plug in usb. Even when I load the battery and press power, it loads the recovery. Is there even an OS on my phone now? lol Does anyone have a flashable stock rom?
chattguy said:
That's the problem. I can't do fastboot now, it keeps rebooting the phone into recovery. I don't have a chance to searchbutton>plug in usb. Even when I load the battery and press power, it loads the recovery. Is there even an OS on my phone now? lol Does anyone have a flashable stock rom?
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I'm new to the Xperia scene. Just got mine two days ago, and have latest stock UK firmware, plus DoomLord's latest kernel, so I'm no expert...
Why don't you try removing the battery first, then plug in the USB cable, hold search button, and reconnect battery?
Exactly what I was going to suggest. But I personally would flash a clean install via flashtool first, and start again.
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And where can I get a clean install? Do I just flash it in fastboot like everything else?
chattguy said:
And where can I get a clean install? Do I just flash it in fastboot like everything else?
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there is a fastboot image somewhere in the forum. but personally, i'm a fan of downloading the ftf versions of the firmware and flashing via flashtool. you familiar with this method in any way? there is also a website called watonserver, which has many versions of firmware, which you may find easier and less hassle than flashtool.
then once you have a freshly installed phone, you can try to do whatever you want again from the start
solitarymonkey said:
there is a fastboot image somewhere in the forum. but personally, i'm a fan of downloading the ftf versions of the firmware and flashing via flashtool. you familiar with this method in any way? there is also a website called watonserver, which has many versions of firmware, which you may find easier and less hassle than flashtool.
then once you have a freshly installed phone, you can try to do whatever you want again from the start
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Oh man you could be my key to success! I have a file called R800x_FullStocknosimlockta_Verizon.ftf but how would I flash it via the flashtool? Is that the same thing as fastbooting something? (fastboot flash boot YOURFILENAME.img, etc)
EDIT: in re-reading your post, I'm guessing that fastboot and flashtool are not the same thing. I'm not familiar, but eager to learn.
If a file ends in .ftf or .sin you flash via flashtool. A program commonly used for the x10 and flashes to the phone in flash mode (led lot up in green)
And files ending in .img are flashed with fastboot (cmd command) with phone in bootloader mode (blue led)
EDIT: what model phone you using? the R800x?
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solitarymonkey said:
If a file ends in .ftf or .sin you flash via flashtool. A program commonly used for the x10 and flashes to the phone in flash mode (led lot up in green)
And files ending in .img are flashed with fastboot (cmd command) with phone in bootloader mode (blue led)
EDIT: what model phone you using? the R800x?
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This is not entirely true.... .sin files can be flashed with fastboot as well because they are essentially just images themselves: fastboot.exe flash boot kernel.sin
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But for simplicity, I like to keep .sin files to flashtool. Especially as there is so many of them!! plus, you don't need bootloader unlocked to flash .sin via flashtool.
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Yes I'm using the R800X. If there's a way to completely install a new firmware/OS, then that's what I'd like. As soon as it is plugged in to the usb cable, it goes straight to recovery.
EDIT: Okay doing no battery-hold search>plug in>reinsert battery worked. Now I'm in fastboot mode (blue LED) now give me something(s) to flash which will get me back to stock, minus the bootloader. I'd like the bootloader to stay locked, lol. R800X.
chattguy said:
Yes I'm using the R800X. If there's a way to completely install a new firmware/OS, then that's what I'd like. As soon as it is plugged in to the usb cable, it goes straight to recovery.
EDIT: Okay doing no battery-hold search>plug in>reinsert battery worked. Now I'm in fastboot mode (blue LED) now give me something(s) to flash which will get me back to stock, minus the bootloader. I'd like the bootloader to stay locked, lol. R800X.
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I'm that case, you may be interested in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16308696
It is dedicated to the r800x, and has many downloads which can help. Like stock kernel.sin
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I'm that case, you may be interested in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16308696
It is dedicated to the r800x, and has many downloads which can help. Like stock kernel.sin
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So okay I got it to go to the "Sony Ericsson" Splash screen but then it just sits there. Should I flash system.sin as well? Would this help or hinder?
chattguy said:
So okay I got it to go to the "Sony Ericsson" Splash screen but then it just sits there. Should I flash system.sin as well? Would this help or hinder?
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probably a good idea, yeah. if that fails, try a full restore with a complete ftf package via flashtool
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hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
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i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
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Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped
Hi,
I checked the forum and try those and it didnt work.
This is the story. i try to install a custom rom to my friend's xperia x10 mini. I unlocked the bootloader. Rooted and installed a kernel Jelly Bean Mini projects kernel. Also install the apk for CWM. After i flash the JB Mini Kernel i stuck at the JB Mini logo. Entering the CWM does not worked. Then i paniced and flashed the custom kernel. Then this time it is not opened only stuck at the SE logo. After that E10i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Sony Ericsson.ftf firmware and flashed via flash tool. This time is stuck in the boot logo loop. It didnt give a chance to flash another kernel again. Opening and resetting again. ALso PC Companion Repair doesnt work because it get disconnect on doing it.
Also i tried home screen and power button to reset and then try to flash mode and it didnt allow me to do it. Do you guys any suggestion. How can i get rid of it and get back to normal.
All helps will be appreciated. Thanks.
C0ND01N said:
Hi,
I checked the forum and try those and it didnt work.
This is the story. i try to install a custom rom to my friend's xperia x10 mini. I unlocked the bootloader. Rooted and installed a kernel Jelly Bean Mini projects kernel. Also install the apk for CWM. After i flash the JB Mini Kernel i stuck at the JB Mini logo. Entering the CWM does not worked. Then i paniced and flashed the custom kernel. Then this time it is not opened only stuck at the SE logo. After that E10i_2.1.1.A.0.6_Sony Ericsson.ftf firmware and flashed via flash tool. This time is stuck in the boot logo loop. It didnt give a chance to flash another kernel again. Opening and resetting again. ALso PC Companion Repair doesnt work because it get disconnect on doing it.
Also i tried home screen and power button to reset and then try to flash mode and it didnt allow me to do it. Do you guys any suggestion. How can i get rid of it and get back to normal.
All helps will be appreciated. Thanks.
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connect it to SEUS and flash back to stock rom. even i have the same issue
alienwrz said:
connect it to SEUS and flash back to stock rom. even i have the same issue
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Also connected to seus and tried.to repair means stock rom and kernel. But when I choose xperia mini after downloaded the items seus need to connect.device.in flash mode. But when I connect it.restart again and seus couldn't do.anything.
Maybe another solutions perhaps?
Thanks btw.
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C0ND01N said:
Also connected to seus and tried.to repair means stock rom and kernel. But when I choose xperia mini after downloaded the items seus need to connect.device.in flash mode. But when I connect it.restart again and seus couldn't do.anything.
Maybe another solutions perhaps?
Thanks btw.
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yes it will ask you to connect in flash mode.... while the pop up screen shows the image of phone. connect your via usb and press home+back key it will hard reboot the phone, once it off keep holding the back button you will see led turning green and it will go into flash mode and you follow the on screen instructions
let me know if it works
alienwrz said:
yes it will ask you to connect in flash mode.... while the pop up screen shows the image of phone. connect your via usb and press home+back key it will hard reboot the phone, once it off keep holding the back button you will see led turning green and it will go into flash mode and you follow the on screen instructions
let me know if it works
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I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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C0ND01N said:
I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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Make sure you're talking about the right model phone, the Xperia Mini and Xperia x10 Mini are different phones. If you have the x10 Mini, then fastboot won't work at all.
Yes, CWM is available by repeatedly pressing the back-button when the kernel-logo shows, and it is included in ALL custom kernels for the x10 mini, just not on stock, so if you flash a custom kernel it is already available without any further action on your part.
C0ND01N said:
I also tried hard reboot like you said. It connect device and reboot again while disconnect then again and again. This time battery drained. Maybe fastboot mode will work and will save my...
I am at work atm. I will try when I get back to.home. I have Xperia arc also faced same loop situation but when I remove battery it works like a charm.
Also cwm didn't work on mini. Initiate the cwm is back button like on Xperia arc I guess.
Also need.help.after save this phone. Custom kernel, rom and how to run/install cwm.
Thanks
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never flash under low battery... maintain atleast 50% of battery and then flash. i think the method i told dint work since u had low battery... charge it via wall socket and then try my method.
SmG67 said:
Make sure you're talking about the right model phone, the Xperia Mini and Xperia x10 Mini are different phones. If you have the x10 Mini, then fastboot won't work at all.
Yes, CWM is available by repeatedly pressing the back-button when the kernel-logo shows, and it is included in ALL custom kernels for the x10 mini, just not on stock, so if you flash a custom kernel it is already available without any further action on your part.
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Hi,
U really.have my attention there. My friend have xperia x10 mini. I tried to install a custom rom on her device. But I messed things up. Unlocked the bootloader and installed jb mini.kernel and stucked on boot.logo. Then I flash custom kernel again now its stuck.on.boot logo like a loop. Seus repair wont work because it disconnects simultaneously. Also flashing a kernel didint work either. I hope somebody helps me to recovery the device. After that somehow I can install custom rom.
Thanks. I really appreciated.
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C0ND01N said:
Hi,
U really.have my attention there. My friend have xperia x10 mini. I tried to install a custom rom on her device. But I messed things up. Unlocked the bootloader and installed jb mini.kernel and stucked on boot.logo. Then I flash custom kernel again now its stuck.on.boot logo like a loop. Seus repair wont work because it disconnects simultaneously. Also flashing a kernel didint work either. I hope somebody helps me to recovery the device. After that somehow I can install custom rom.
Thanks. I really appreciated.
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Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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i face same issue
I wanted to install gb or ics or jb on my x10mini (e10i)
my baseband is : M76XX-TSNCjoLYM-53404015
firmware : 2.1-update1
android v : 2.1.1.A.0.6.
i successfully rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader using flashtools 0.9.8.0.
but my problem is when ever i try to flash custom kernel i get this error
Code:
ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
i tried all custom kernel including nAa-13, nAa-14, nAa-ics,nAa-jb. everything fails and i get my phone semi bricked with phone reboots and all i get is white screen and LED glows White.
then i use SEUS to flash back to stock rom. i did this for almost 20times so far everytime it fails....
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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I will try what u said as soon as I get home. If I save the device 'll try your suggestion Rom and kernel.
Thanks
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alienwrz said:
i face same issue
I wanted to install gb or ics or jb on my x10mini (e10i)
my baseband is : M76XX-TSNCjoLYM-53404015
firmware : 2.1-update1
android v : 2.1.1.A.0.6.
i successfully rooted my phone and unlocked the bootloader using flashtools 0.9.8.0.
but my problem is when ever i try to flash custom kernel i get this error
Code:
ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="MEMORY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="HASH_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to init erase";
i tried all custom kernel including nAa-13, nAa-14, nAa-ics,nAa-jb. everything fails and i get my phone semi bricked with phone reboots and all i get is white screen and LED glows White.
then i use SEUS to flash back to stock rom. i did this for almost 20times so far everytime it fails....
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I hope you chose flashmode when flashing and not fastboot?
SmG67 said:
Yes, the JB kernel requires you to format the /system, /data and /cache partitions in CWM on first boot, otherwise you get stuck, and you'll be unable to install the JB ROM. (Mind you, if it's version 4 of Stelios97's JB Kernel, that's been reported as not working at all)
(Not sure if you're doing your friend a favour with JB just yet, not if she wants to use her phone like she does now, you might be better off with MiniCM7)
Make sure your batter has a decent amount of charge in it, and try to flash this with flashtool, it's stock firmware that should get the phone back working properly.
After that, you can try again with the custom kernel and ROM.
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I flashed your ftf it flashed without an error but there isnt any Sony logo or something. It bright a bit and reboot again. What do you think guys?
Hey,
is there another way to solve this problem? I really need that. Its been 2 days device down
Thanks
C0ND01N said:
Hey,
is there another way to solve this problem? I really need that. Its been 2 days device down
Thanks
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Do you get a red led when you try to power it on?
SmG67 said:
Do you get a red led when you try to power it on?
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Yea, when i try to connect in flashmode (back button and plug in) it gets a red led. Didint recognized Adb device after that.(Flash your ftf i guess)
Thanks.
C0ND01N said:
Yea, when i try to connect in flashmode (back button and plug in) it gets a red led. Didint recognized Adb device after that.(Flash your ftf i guess)
Thanks.
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hmmmzzz, sounds like your battery is empty... leave it to charge, preferably from the wall-charger.
It *should* turn on, show the white Sony Ericsson text and then a battery...
SmG67 said:
hmmmzzz, sounds like your battery is empty... leave it to charge, preferably from the wall-charger.
It *should* turn on, show the white Sony Ericsson text and then a battery...
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Now its green in flash mode
Also i tried again SEUS Repair and it said something like you dont have any software for you. Now what should i do? I charged
C0ND01N said:
Now its green in flash mode
Also i tried again SEUS Repair and it said something like you dont have any software for you. Now what should i do? I charged
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If the ftf i sent you flashed without problem, you have the latest firmware from sony, so SEUS can't update your phone from that. What does it do when you connect it to the wallcharger?
SmG67 said:
If the ftf i sent you flashed without problem, you have the latest firmware from sony, so SEUS can't update your phone from that. What does it do when you connect it to the wallcharger?
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I connect to the wallcharger and try to power on but there isnt any Sony Ericson logo. its just 1 moment bright screen and some kind of reboot i guess. Then a bright screen and then dark.
Do you know what is the problem here?
The Ultra took a spill and now the screen is cracked:crying:. Screen still works but touch is dead. Luckily I bought the accidental replacement warranty though Sony.
I want to factory reset the phone before sending it back to Sony but without the touchscreen working how can I do this? Phone is stock on 4.3. My other androids had a volume/power button combination to get into the factory recovery to do a reset. What can I do?
EVO'D_OUT said:
The Ultra took a spill and now the screen is cracked:crying:. Screen still works but touch is dead. Luckily I bought the accidental replacement warranty though Sony.
I want to factory reset the phone before sending it back to Sony but without the touchscreen working how can I do this? Phone is stock on 4.3. My other androids had a volume/power button combination to get into the factory recovery to do a reset. What can I do?
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Theres a bunch of compand promt comands to can use using ADB I believe?
Fastboot -w
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If you have a USB OTG cable, you can just plug in a mouse and... voila.
LordManhattan said:
If you have a USB OTG cable, you can just plug in a mouse and... voila.
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Don't have an OTG cable.
What is the fastboot thing? Is that a program or something? Talk to me like I'm an infant please
EVO'D_OUT said:
Don't have an OTG cable.
What is the fastboot thing? Is that a program or something? Talk to me like I'm an infant please
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Fastboot let's us flash certain things from a computer. Same with Flashmode.
- Fastboot = Turn your Ultra off and hold VOL UP while you plug it to your computer. A blue LED will light up.
Flashmode = Same as fast boot, but hold VOL DOWN. The LED will blink once and then it'll look "dead", but it is in flashmode.
Fastboot is mostly used when we flash boot.img and stuff like that, while flashmode is used when we flash stock FTF ROMs using Flashtool on the computer. If you want to go back to complete stock, install Flashtool on your computer, download a stock Sony ROM (FTF) and flash it by kicking it into Flashmode.
Are your bootloader unlocked? If yes, click the BLU button in Flashtool and re-lock your bootloader. If it's not unlocked then just flash a stock ROM and you're done.
Can you give us some more info? What ROM are you currently on? Unlocked bootloader? Rooted?
I'm in bed now so I can help you tomorrow if you need some help.
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LordManhattan said:
Fastboot let's us flash certain things from a computer. Same with Flashmode.
- Fastboot = Turn your Ultra off and hold VOL UP while you plug it to your computer. A blue LED will light up.
Flashmode = Same as fast boot, but hold VOL DOWN. The LED will blink once and then it'll look "dead", but it is in flashmode.
Fastboot is mostly used when we flash boot.img and stuff like that, while flashmode is used when we flash stock FTF ROMs using Flashtool on the computer. If you want to go back to complete stock, install Flashtool on your computer, download a stock Sony ROM (FTF) and flash it by kicking it into Flashmode.
Are your bootloader unlocked? If yes, click the BLU button in Flashtool and re-lock your bootloader. If it's not unlocked then just flash a stock ROM and you're done.
Can you give us some more info? What ROM are you currently on? Unlocked bootloader? Rooted?
I'm in bed now so I can help you tomorrow if you need some help.
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Seriously helpful post dude! Thanks!
So I found the flashtool instructions from this thread --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
My phone is bone stock .290 4.3. Never unlocked bootloader, rooted, or anything. Just stock.
Once I install Flashtool and the corresponding drivers I just flash the stock ROM on the phone, and thats it? That doesn't mess with the bootloader or TA partition, or any of that stuff?
EVO'D_OUT said:
Seriously helpful post dude! Thanks!
So I found the flashtool instructions from this thread --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
My phone is bone stock .290 4.3. Never unlocked bootloader, rooted, or anything. Just stock.
Once I install Flashtool and the corresponding drivers I just flash the stock ROM on the phone, and thats it? That doesn't mess with the bootloader or TA partition, or any of that stuff?
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Correct. That's the only thing you'll have to do. The TA partition is intact since you didn't unlock the bootloader. Flash the ROM and you're done. You probably want to do a full wipe (delete all personal stuff), so be sure that the three boxes under WIPE (in flashtool) are checked
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LordManhattan said:
Correct. That's the only thing you'll have to do. The TA partition is intact since you didn't unlock the bootloader. Flash the ROM and you're done. You probably want to do a full wipe (delete all personal stuff), so be sure that the three boxes under WIPE (in flashtool) are checked
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Success! Thanks again Lord. I managed to flash the stock 4.3 FTF back on the ZU through flashtool without a hitch.
EVO'D_OUT said:
Success! Thanks again Lord. I managed to flash the stock 4.3 FTF back on the ZU through flashtool without a hitch.
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Sweet!
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need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
G sound said:
need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
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What version are you from and what do you what to flash it with...are you trying to downgrade your firmware....are you unlocked or locked bootloader...
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martin132014 said:
What version are you from and what do you what to flash it with...are you trying to downgrade your firmware....are you unlocked or locked bootloader...
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well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
G sound said:
well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
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How are you trying to get into recovery?
What does the LED do while you boot the ZU?
I would just flash jackie099's kernel and restore the backup from there - I cant see how flashtool would be failing except for a problem on the PC
G sound said:
well i came from 757 IN version and i use doomlords kernel...
i think i stuck in 3.4.0-perf-g6f5bf40 kernel... (wich i dont know what that is... :laugh: ) plus flashtool 0.9.16...
Please help me Master...:angel:
thanks for your responds
regards
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If its so hard for you, i suggest to flash 757 ftf and begin from scratch...its not so hard to do it all over again...after you get recovery, just restore your backup...
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blueether said:
How are you trying to get into recovery?
What does the LED do while you boot the ZU?
I would just flash jackie099's kernel and restore the backup from there - I cant see how flashtool would be failing except for a problem on the PC
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If its so hard for you, i suggest to flash 757 ftf and begin from scratch...its not so hard to do it all over again...after you get recovery, just restore your backup...[/QUOTE]
yes master...
i cant get into recovery, i used to get no problem at all flashing kernels or down/upgrading ftf to it...
but right now i'm stuck with this kernel wich theres no recovery at all, no light no recovery...:crying:
i've tried to reflash kernels many times but failed...
the worse part that i got is that it has no signal at all...:crying:
if i flash it with any new ftf (down/upgrade), the kernel should be replace by the list on ftf package right...
but not mine...
Stucks... (3.4 bla bla)
how could i recover my ZU if i cant flash the kernel...:crying:
thanks for your responds...
yes master...
i cant get into recovery, i used to get no problem at all flashing kernels or down/upgrading ftf to it...
but right now i'm stuck with this kernel wich theres no recovery at all, no light no recovery...:crying:
i've tried to reflash kernels many times but failed...
the worse part that i got is that it has no signal at all...:crying:
if i flash it with any new ftf (down/upgrade), the kernel should be replace by the list on ftf package right...
but not mine...
Stucks... (3.4 bla bla)
how could i recover my ZU if i cant flash the kernel...:crying:
thanks for your responds...
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Well use flashtool to flash a kernel like jackie009 or any other that works for you.....
mathurmatt said:
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Well use flashtool to flash a kernel like jackie009 or any other that works for you.....
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i dont know master...
from the very first i learned to flash ZU, i've used flashtool until now too...
G sound said:
i dont know master...
from the very first i learned to flash ZU, i've used flashtool until now too...
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Just flash 757 ftf not kernel..flash it with flashtool not recovery...it will restore your phone....then root it again...
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G sound said:
i dont know master...
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I'm positive that I've seen this pr0n before.
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Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
G sound said:
need help...
i've used flashtool many times until now, i dont know whats wrong with it...
1. my ZU got boot loop, then i force to turn it off... (i want to get in to recovery but there is no sign that my zu has it... )
2. i've tried to flash kernel to my zu but failed... (
3. so i tried to flashed my zu to a new one (rom), but i got no signal at all...
4. then i tried again no 2 but got the same result...:crying: (hope that i can to restore my backup from recovery)
what i have to do guys...
i hope there is a kind peoples that will try to help me... (i wish :angel: )
regards
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Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosI...VlhUObM0NdNrPg
Make sure your phone is turned off.
Start Flashtool and click the lightening bolt at the top left and select 'FASTBOOT MODE'.
You should now see a new window of flashtool titled FASTBOOT TOOLBOX.
Plug in your phone while holding the Volume Up button
Back on flashtool: To the far right where it says 'By DOOMLORD', just below that the second option is 'Select Kernel to Flash', click it.
Browse for the .IMG file that you downloaded from the top of this post(which is the boot file for your phone to boot and let you into recovery).
Change the file type that's listed next to File Name at the bottom of the browse window, to .IMG
Select the .img file and it should flash automatically and tell you to check the log list shown right in flashtool before rebooting. If you don't see any errors then go ahead and unplug your device and boot it and try going into recovery.
You should be good to go now.
LordManhattan said:
I'm positive that I've seen this pr0n before.
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Yes master...:good:
CEROSERDNA said:
Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
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Me too but before I got stuck...
CEROSERDNA said:
Installing a kernel is a simple process.
I am runnnig DoomKernel on Nordic stock .757
battery life is great
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Me too but right now I got stuck...
Jammol said:
Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosI...VlhUObM0NdNrPg
Make sure your phone is turned off.
Start Flashtool and click the lightening bolt at the top left and select 'FASTBOOT MODE'.
You should now see a new window of flashtool titled FASTBOOT TOOLBOX.
Plug in your phone while holding the Volume Up button
Back on flashtool: To the far right where it says 'By DOOMLORD', just below that the second option is 'Select Kernel to Flash', click it.
Browse for the .IMG file that you downloaded from the top of this post(which is the boot file for your phone to boot and let you into recovery).
Change the file type that's listed next to File Name at the bottom of the browse window, to .IMG
Select the .img file and it should flash automatically and tell you to check the log list shown right in flashtool before rebooting. If you don't see any errors then go ahead and unplug your device and boot it and try going into recovery.
You should be good to go now.
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I can't download it... It say invalid argument...
G sound said:
I can't download it... It say invalid argument...
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I think we need to see a log or screen grab of the output of flashtool when you try and flash a kernel and a FTF
I think "invalid argument" normally happens on a locked bootloader???
blueether said:
I think we need to see a log or screen grab of the output of flashtool when you try and flash a kernel and a FTF
I think "invalid argument" normally happens on a locked bootloader???
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Sorry I forgot to unlock bootloader again...
But even I unlock it I'm still stuck...
I'll send the log when I get back to my home then...
Thanks again to all of you masters...
G sound said:
Sorry I forgot to unlock bootloader again...
But even I unlock it I'm still stuck...
I'll send the log when I get back to my home then...
Don't forget to backup you TA PARTITION before you unlock your device,
If you need any help PM me ill be glad to help
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Hello XDA! this is my first post here. Though i have been reading it for a long time and and i am very helpful to this site for all help it provides.
this is first time i have to post because i couldn't find any solution after two days of searching around.
I have a sony xperia Z2 (D6502) and i was trying to root that thing. i unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official guide. But i can't root it. i consulted a guide at android.gs which told me to just download superSU.zip and boot into recovery, and install zip from there.however i just can't boot into recovery.
All the guides for booting Z2 into recovery say that -
1) Switch off the phone
2) Switch on, when notification led lights up, press volume up or down a few times.
But -
when switching on, notification lights of my phone never light up.it just shows a Sony logo, followed by a Xperia Logo and boot animation.
even the adb boot recovery method does not work. phone just does a complete restart. thats it.
Do i even have a recovery installed on my phone? i got no idea.
Yeah You have to flash recovery first. Maybe it is better to flash DoomKernel, he is explaining how in his post. So it should not be to difficult
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P.S Don't forget to check your build and use right kernel. It won't boot if you flash wrong one.
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well, i have certainly tried that.
i downloaded all of files but when i put in first code in command prompt
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
all it says is <waiting for device>
and the wait never ends,
Follow these steps and try
Flash the custom recovery again using odin and when the reset button appears in odin window at the same time press the volume up and down both and hold till it get to the recovery menue
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daxperienced1 said:
well, i have certainly tried that.
i downloaded all of files but when i put in first code in command prompt
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
all it says is <waiting for device>
and the wait never ends,
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Haven't you forget to turn on USB Debug? Not kidding you.I've done it before.
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@dfire86 That's Samsung territory, doesn't work that way with Sony.
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CenteaOSD said:
Haven't you forget to turn on USB Debug? Not kidding you.I've done it before.
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Maybe not booting the phone in fastboot mode?
OP, if you haven't already you should install flashtool, link here that I used last night https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByK8JL7P6wDTMXRvcTdjMzVuNFk/edit
You'll need the drivers to go with it, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
I went through all this last night. Unlocked bootloader fine. Used fastboot to install DooM's adv stock kernel but the rom I was on was stock 255 and kernel was for 402 so I was getting a black screen. I think the easiest thing for me would have been to fastboot on the 255 kernel but I wasn't thinking straight, used flashmode to put on a stock 402 rom and then used fastboot to put on the 402 kernel, finally got into recovery.
Man, this is much more work than doing a Samsung phone!
It might be the point! OP try what he said!
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Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed. just clicked the root button. also, how do i flash the kernel using flash tool.
dang, i remember this being much easier on my nexus.
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daxperienced1 said:
Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed.
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You can't root through flashtool, you only need it to get the kernel w/recovery on it. Then install supersu from recovery.
daxperienced1 said:
Well, I have turned on USB debugging. I tried rooting through flashtool too,but failed. just clicked the root button. also, how do i flash the kernel using flash tool.
dang, i remember this being much easier on my nexus.
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Are you sure that your bootloader is unlocked successfully ? Some career is not allowing you to unlock the bootloader. Can't think about other reason. Maybe try reinstall driver... Or maybe another method is avaliable for D6502
OFcourse. Nexus is easier... As it is made for development.
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well, im in india, and here, thankfully, carriers don't bother with locking bootloader and stuff.
And thanks to fatguy666. booting into fastboot mode was genius.
i booted into it and flashed kernel using flashtool.
and then phone went into recovery using normal given methods.
everything is done and dusted now. my xperia z2 is rooted! yay!
i love XDA. and thanks to fatguy:good::good::good::good::good::good:
Gratz! enjoy!
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Aww thanks!
Seriously, I struggled with this for a couple of hours last night. And here I was thinking Sony loved devs!
daxperienced1 said:
Hello XDA! this is my first post here. Though i have been reading it for a long time and and i am very helpful to this site for all help it provides.
this is first time i have to post because i couldn't find any solution after two days of searching around.
I have a sony xperia Z2 (D6502) and i was trying to root that thing. i unlocked the bootloader using Sony's official guide. But i can't root it. i consulted a guide at android.gs which told me to just download superSU.zip and boot into recovery, and install zip from there.however i just can't boot into recovery.
All the guides for booting Z2 into recovery say that -
1) Switch off the phone
2) Switch on, when notification led lights up, press volume up or down a few times.
But -
when switching on, notification lights of my phone never light up.it just shows a Sony logo, followed by a Xperia Logo and boot animation.
even the adb boot recovery method does not work. phone just does a complete restart. thats it.
Do i even have a recovery installed on my phone? i got no idea.
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Same here .. am too facing the same situation in India. It is not possible to go into Recovery Mode with any procedure i.e. tried Keys Combination and also through ADB method but didn't succeeded.
Is it mandatory to unlock the Bootloader before entering Recovery Mode? Please help.
Regards!
Arvind Jain said:
Same here .. am too facing the same situation in India. It is not possible to go into Recovery Mode with any procedure i.e. tried Keys Combination and also through ADB method but didn't succeeded.
Is it mandatory to unlock the Bootloader before entering Recovery Mode? Please help.
Regards!
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my bl is locked and my recovery worked fine until after x amount of restarts and now it will not let me back in.
Hi all, there are a few poeple on here with the same problem. The link is for the dual recovery thread. I assume everybody is on .314 and that is what everybody has? The problem is being looked into. I'm also looking for a solution. I did have it installed before updating to .314 so I'm gonna wait till a solution is found before re-installing. Apart from clean installing .314 and re-installing dual recovery I can't think of a solution off the top of my head. I was posting back and forward with someone last night who had tried re-installing dual recovery, but to no avail. Hence the reason I'm gonna wait. Hope this helps a bit peeps:fingers-crossed:
Yes on 314. I was thinking of.flashing a old fw onto phone before.dual recovery again but this issue has been around for months and I really need to update my rom
All I want is to be in recovery mode on stock fw 314.
When I turn my phone off and start it and waiting for the lightbar to show up for me to press either volume up or volume down several times to get into recovery mode, but my lightbar never light up and the sony loggo comes up and the phone starts normal.
I have also tried to go into recovery mode through my PC with USB debugging and ADB on on my phone and using an script and the phone just starts normal.
I have also tried an app called Quick Boot from Google Play but the phone starts normal.
My Phone:
Bootloader unlocked.
Rooted: Yes
FW: Stock 314. (I dont want any other than stock FW)
ok I fixed mine, recovery did not support partition upon boot hence why it did not load
I'm facing the same problems on .438 with an unlocked BL. Button presses doesn't work and the LED doesn't glow during boot anyway.
EDIT: Stupid question but is recovery lost after a FTF flash? Anyway, I solved my problem by running the XZDualRecovery installer.